Susan Eccles and Katelin Varnado | Adams & Reese Earlier this month, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a significant decision that holds implications for insurers and their insured contractors and subcontractors, particularly concerning summary judgment procedures in Louisiana. The Court’s ruling in Gregory Chank v. Starr Indemnity & Liability Insurance Company, et. al. underscores a plaintiff’s obligation… Continue reading Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Key Ruling on Contractor Summary Judgment
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Insurance Considerations for Construction Projects
Christopher Sweeney | Conn Kavanaugh If you’ve ever retained a home-improvement contractor, you’ve almost certainly received enthusiastic assurances that he or she is “licensed and insured.” But what exactly does that mean the context of a construction project? What varieties of insurance coverage should contractors have, and in what amounts? Do you as the homeowner… Continue reading Insurance Considerations for Construction Projects
Eighth Circuit Finds that “Ensuing Loss” Clause Does Not Restore Coverage for Faulty Subcontractor Work
Jason Taylor | Traub Lieberman In Bob Robinson Commercial Flooring Inc. v. RLI Ins. Co., No. 23-2531 (8th Cir. Mar. 19, 2025), the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals had occasion to determine whether an exception to property insurance exclusions known as the “ensuing loss clause,” applied to faulty work of the insured’s subcontractor. By way of… Continue reading Eighth Circuit Finds that “Ensuing Loss” Clause Does Not Restore Coverage for Faulty Subcontractor Work
Retroactivity, Appraisal, and Interpleader: Navigating Florida’s Bad Faith Reforms After Cindy Vo v. Scottsdale
Tiffany Bustamante and Nicole Connors | Cozen O’Connor Introduction The 2023 amendments to Florida Statute § 624.155, enacted through HB 837, significantly reshaped the landscape of bad faith litigation in Florida. Among the most consequential changes were the additions of two key provisions—§§ 624.1551 and 624.155(6)—both aimed at providing insurers with clearer procedural guidance and… Continue reading Retroactivity, Appraisal, and Interpleader: Navigating Florida’s Bad Faith Reforms After Cindy Vo v. Scottsdale
Replacement Cost Insurance Coverage in Turbulent Times
Charles P. Edwards | Barnes & Thornburg After the wildfires in Los Angeles, extreme weather events throughout the United States, and recently enacted tariffs, it seemed like a good time to revisit the calculation of replacement cost under policies insuring against loss or damage to property. The concept of replacement cost — sometimes referred to… Continue reading Replacement Cost Insurance Coverage in Turbulent Times